First Article Testing (FAT) Preparation and Compliance

The contract requires the preparation and support of First Article Test units in compliance with DI-NDTI-80809B, ensuring all units are fully documented with complete traceability, proper marking, and required attestations. This effort is critical to validate that manufacturing processes meet stringent quality and documentation standards before full-scale production. The work involves end-to-end coordination to produce test units that reflect final production configurations and include all necessary quality records and certifications to satisfy defense requirements. This subcontract is issued under the Defense Logistics Agency, part of the Department of Defense, and is classified under NAICS code 336412, indicating involvement in aerospace product and parts manufacturing. The contract focuses on enabling readiness for military supply chains by ensuring that the first units produced meet all technical and regulatory specifications. Although specific location and point of contact details are not provided, performance obligations are tied to federal defense standards, and compliance is mandatory for successful contract execution. The solicitation was posted in July 2026, positioning this as a forward-looking procurement activity within the defense industrial base.